Roadside bomb kills 5 family members in southern Afghanistan
September 22nd, 2012 - 9:23 pm ICT by BNO News
TARINKOT, AFGHANISTAN (BNO NEWS) -- A roadside bomb attack killed at least five members of a family in southern Afghanistan, local authorities said Friday.The family was traveling in their vehicle and on ... Read more...
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Freedom fighter, Telangana leader Bapuji is dead
September 21st, 2012 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Eminent freedom fighter and a well-known figure in the Telangana movement, Konda Lakshman Bapuji died here Friday. He was 96.Bapuji, who was not keeping well for ... Read more...
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G. Kasturi, former editor of The Hindu dead
September 21st, 2012 - 12:50 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai/Chennai, Sep 21 (IANS) G. Kasturi, former editor of The Hindu group of newspapers, passed away at his home in Chennai early Friday, official sources said. He was 91.His family ... Read more...
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Anti-Taliban leader, family killed in Afghan blast
September 21st, 2012 - 4:23 am ICT by IANS
Kabul, Sep 21 (IANS) An anti-Taliban tribal elder and four of his family members were killed in a blast in Afghanistan's southern province of Uruzgan, Xinhua reported.Hajji Qader, two children ... Read more...
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Blast at illegal fireworks workshop in northern China kills 5
September 17th, 2012 - 8:41 pm ICT by BNO News
JIANZHUANGZI, CHINA (BNO NEWS) -- An explosion ripped through an illegal fireworks workshop in northern China on late Monday morning, killing five members of a family who were working there, state-run media ... Read more...
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Hyderabad boy dies after corporal punishment, teacher booked
September 14th, 2012 - 1:09 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Sep 14 (IANS) A teacher of a private school here has been booked after her alleged corporal punishment led to the death of a 15-year-old student.Police registered a case ... Read more...
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Five killed in Punjab factory blast
September 12th, 2012 - 11:31 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Sep 12 (IANS) At least five workers of a private factory were killed in Punjab's Khanna town Wednesday following an explosion in the solvent plant of the unit, police ... Read more...
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Two killed in fire-cracker stockpile blast
September 12th, 2012 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Sep 12 (IANS) Two women were killed here Wednesday when a fire-cracker stockpile in their house exploded. Over a dozen people in the house suffered serious burn injuries, Senior ... Read more...
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Ban uninsured vehicles, court urged
September 12th, 2012 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the central and Delhi governments and the Delhi Police commissioner on a plea seeking directions ... Read more...
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Spurned lover who beheaded girl spared the gallows
September 11th, 2012 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Sep 11 (IANS) A spurned lover and engineering student, who beheaded a girl in St. Xavier's College here last year, Tuesday got relief from the Jharkhand High Court which ... Read more...
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Man killed, beheaded in Ranchi
September 11th, 2012 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
Ranchi, Sep 11 (IANS) In a bizarre incident here, a man was first shot dead and then his killers beheaded him and took away his head with them, police said ... Read more...
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India takes up case of child in foster care in US
September 11th, 2012 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Sep 11 (IANS) Indian missions in the US have taken up with authorities the case of an Indian couple who have been denied custody of their child after ... Read more...
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Youth kills girl friend, commits suicide
September 11th, 2012 - 12:24 am ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Sep 10 (IANS) A youth in Rajasthan's Sikar district Monday shot dead his 20-year old girlfriend and then himself over their strained relationship, police said.The girl was being pressurized ... Read more...
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Man commits suicide in Delhi
September 9th, 2012 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) A 21-year-old labourer, hailing from Uttar Pradesh committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree's branch here, police said Sunday.The incident was reported at around ... Read more...
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Media baron Ramoji Rao’s son dead
September 7th, 2012 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Sep 7 (IANS) Media baron Ramoji Rao's son Suman died here early Friday after prolonged illness, his family members said. He was 45.The managing director of Ushodaya Enterprises Private ... Read more...
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Rajasthan warns teachers on smoking, tobacco consumption
September 6th, 2012 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Sep 6 (IANS) Teachers in Rajasthan government schools have been warned that they will face suspension if they are found smoking or chewing tobacco products in the classroom, officials ... Read more...
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Bengal women’s panel seeks report on newly-wed couple
September 6th, 2012 - 12:40 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 5 (IANS) The West Bengal Commission for Women Wednesday sought a police report on the arrest of a man and harassment of his newly-wed wife following complaints ... Read more...
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Groom stranded as bride flees with money
September 3rd, 2012 - 8:00 pm ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Sep 3 (IANS) A bridegroom and about 50 of his marriage party were stranded in Rajasthan's Barmer town for a week as the would-be bride disappeared right before the ... Read more...
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Student barred from exam dies
September 3rd, 2012 - 4:21 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Sep 3 (IANS) A Class 10 student barred from taking an examination by his school in Jammu and Kashmir succumbed to his injuries, more than a week after he ... Read more...
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Five-time Himachal minister dead
September 1st, 2012 - 7:09 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Sep 1 (IANS) Congress leader and five-time Himachal Pradesh minister Sat Mahajan died early Saturday in New Delhi after a brief illness, family members said. He was 85.Survived by ... Read more...
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Under-19 cricketers’ welcome ends in chaos in Kolkata
August 29th, 2012 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IANS) A heroes' welcome to two members of India's Under-19 World Cup winning squad ended in chaos Wednesday following an ugly quarrel between the police and a ... Read more...
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Scott’s family sets up scholarship fund
August 28th, 2012 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 28 (IANS) Family members of late filmmaker Tony Scott have set up a Tony Scott Scholarship Fund in his name.The "Top Gun" director, who committed suicide Aug ... Read more...
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FIR against Sikar government hospital head
August 28th, 2012 - 12:08 am ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Aug 27 (IANS) A FIR was lodged against a superintendent of a government hospital for alleged negligence after a 23-year old woman and her newly-born daughter died Monday in ... Read more...
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Camelot issues warning over EuroMillions email scam
August 27th, 2012 - 7:27 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Aug 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) False allegations were posed towards the two award winning couples Adrian and Gillian Bayford pertaining their $148 million. The allegations were posted in the email claiming that ... Read more...
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Venezuela prison brawl toll rises to 26
August 24th, 2012 - 1:42 pm ICT by IANS
Caracas, Aug 24 (IANS/EFE) The toll in last weekend's battle between heavily armed inmate gangs at the Yare I prison near Caracas has risen to 26, said authorities.The initial casualty ... Read more...
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Sack Chidambaram, says Agnivesh
August 24th, 2012 - 12:04 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Activist Swami Agnivesh Thursday demanded the removal of Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, who was earlier the home minister, over the alleged killing of 19 ... Read more...
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Dilip sahab greatest gift of my life: Saira Banu
August 23rd, 2012 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Yesteryears diva Saira Banu, who turned 68 Thursday, says she is glad to have a life partner like Dilip Kumar and considers him the biggest gift ... Read more...
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Shweta most knowledgeable Bachchan: Big B (Movie Snippets)
August 22nd, 2012 - 7:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Amitabh Bachchan is a vast pool of knowledge himself, but the Bollywood megastar believes his daughter, Shweta Nanda, is the most knowledgeable person in his ... Read more...
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Minor girl commits suicide with father’s gun
August 22nd, 2012 - 7:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) A 15-year-old committed suicide by shooting herself with her father's revolver at her residence here, police said Wednesday.Ayushi Singh, a class IX student of Kendriya ... Read more...
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Jennifer Gallagher drowns on a vacation
August 21st, 2012 - 6:42 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York August (THAINDIAN NEWS) In the recent news report, it was reported that Jennifer Gallagher had drowned when she and her family were on a vacation.
Jennifer is a popular nurse ... Read more...
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Maoist rebel surrenders in Chhattisgarh
August 21st, 2012 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
Raipur, Aug 21 (IANS) A woman Maoist guerrilla has surrendered to the police in Chhattisgarh and accused the rebel leadership of using tribals for its own aims, said police Tuesday."Ramdai ... Read more...
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Karzai advisor’s family members killed
August 21st, 2012 - 6:05 am ICT by IANS
Kabul, Aug 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A roadside bomb blast in Afghanistan's Paktia province Monday killed three members of the family of an advisor to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, media reported."Brother ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama to meet gurdwara shooting victims’ families (Lead)
August 19th, 2012 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) In an effort to reach out to the Sikh Community, US first lady Michelle Obama will next week meet the families of the victims of the ... Read more...
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Woman kills mother-in-law with paramour’s help
August 18th, 2012 - 12:24 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) A woman was killed by her daughter-in-law and her paramour here when she came to know about their illicit relationship and threatened to tell ... Read more...
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Jayalalithaa assures safety to people from northeast (Lead)
August 17th, 2012 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Friday assured safety to the people from the northeast living and working here.In a statement, Jayalalithaa said: "Tamil Nadu has ... Read more...
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